Senior Proposal Specialist
$78.48kCDM Smith
CDM Smith is seeking an enthusiastic, talented writer to join our North Group marketing team and help us win meaningful work that improves communities. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys collaborating with technical experts and marketers to shape clear, compelling narratives for proposals and presentations. You will transform complex ideas into engaging client‑focused stories that highlight the value, creativity, and innovation behind our solutions. We’re looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity, and initiative to their work; someone who is comfortable leading discussions, adapting to change, and thriving in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, team environment. The ideal candidate will leverage a strong history of polished, RFP‑compliant writing that not only meets requirements but resonates with clients and differentiates CDM Smith in a competitive marketplace. Location United States - Nationwide (Preferred locations: Boston, Chicago, Edison NJ, New York City, Philadelphia.) Responsibilities Lead and support marketing and business development strategies for pursuits across the North Group. Develop, write, edit, and finalize clear, compelling content for proposals, presentations, resumes, and other marketing materials serving municipal water and environmental clients. Drive proposal messaging through strategic thinking, theme development, brainstorming, and storyboarding. Maintain and update firmwide databases for resumes, project descriptions, proposals, and qualifications to ensure accuracy and consistency. Contribute to improvements to the broader marketing discipline by participating in firmwide task forces, committees, and initiatives. Continuously strengthen marketing, business development, facilitation, and writing skills through training and professional involvement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. 6 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required; the frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or related degree. Previous experience working for an architectural, engineering, construction, or other technical firm. Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Copilot and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates. Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals. Practical experience in facilitating both large and small groups in strategy and proposal development. Ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed. Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller‑Heiman, Shipley). Skills and Abilities Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and spelling. Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively coordinate projects with team members based across the country. Travel 5% travel required; domestic and international travel may be necessary. Compensation Pay Range Minimum: $78,478 Pay Range Maximum: $129,459 Work Location Options Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for the successful candidate. EEO Statement CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Legal Notice for Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr CDM Smith
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